SOUTH BEND EMPOWERMENT ZONE INC

EIN: 842181139 501(c)(3) Education

SOUTH BEND, IN

Total Revenue
$747,477
Total Expenses
$609,239
Total Assets
$191,418
Net Assets
$174,442
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
DR DAVION LEWIS
Phone
5743936176
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SOUTH BEND EMPOWERMENT ZONE INC, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $747K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 60% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $138K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

THE EMPOWERMENT ZONE NURTURES THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT OF EACH CHILD BY EMBRACING EQUITY, LEARNING, AND CHANGE FOR STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FAMILIES. WE HARNESS THE POWER OF COMMUNITY AND RELATIONSHIPS TO IGNITE TRANSFORMATION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $742,408
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,069
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $747,477

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $497,995
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $470,180
Other Expenses $111,244
TOTAL EXPENSES $609,239

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $747,477 $1,852,866 -0.6%
Expenses $609,239 $2,497,527 -0.8%
Net Income $138,238 $-644,661 -1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
13
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
1
$265,847
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LESLIE ANN WESLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF REA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE BALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SONYA WATKINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUANE WILSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREEMAH FOWLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSA HIESTAND SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN MATTHYS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM CENTELLAS PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DAVION LEWIS EMPOWERMENT ZONE CHIEF 40.00
Key Emp
$258,662 $7,185 $265,847
RONDA ROSS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES & GENERAL 40.00
Highest
$183,047 $6,287 $189,334
ROXANA ZAPATA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TEAM 40.00
Highest
$125,254 $6,287 $131,541
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $747,477 $609,239 $191,418 $138,238
2024 $1,852,866 $2,497,527 $288,489 $-644,661
2023 $5,054,559 $4,682,294 $834,461 $372,265
2022 $4,708,512 $4,588,102 $439,850 $120,410
2021 $2,108,554 $1,986,309 $428,040 $122,245
2020 $593,288 $527,345 $189,295 $65,943
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